ANNIVERSARY OF ST PETERSBURG

2013-04-16

In 2013 St Petersburg is turning 310 years old. It will be one of the biggest anniversary celebrations.

Apart from the traditional public events, on the first day 26 May, there will be a performance of choir singing on the steps of St Isaac's Cathedral. The choir will consist of 4000 people. It will be the biggest choir performance in the world, and it is planned to be listed in the Guinness book.

The next day, 27 May, there will be a flower ceremony at the monument to Peter the Great - the founder of St Petersburg.